Eastern Regional Fisheries Board

Flyfishing in the Boyne Valley. Salmon and trout fishing.

The River Deel

CLOSED TO ANGLING FOR ALL SALMON AND FOR SEA TROUT OVER 40CM for 2008.

THE RIVER DEEL derives its source from Lough Lene, Lough
Bane and the Ben Loughs and then flows for 22 miles in a south easterly direction
through Raharney Co. Westmeath before joining with the River Boyne 1 mile
upstream of Inchamore Bridge. The River Deel is a limestone river and it is
characterised by the clarity of its water. There are excellent hatches of
flylife on this river including various upwing species, sedges and diptera.

Many areas of this river have recovered post drainage and now hold good stocks
of wild brown trout to over 2lbs. weight. This river which is controlled by
the Deel and Boyne Angling Association fishes best in the early part of the
season before its luxuriant growth of weed gets firmly established.

This river is deep and is best fished by wading, so chest waders are essential.
There is good fishing at Cummer Bridge upstream of Raharney and at Clondalee
and Killyon Bridges below Raharney. There is also a good stretch immediately
below Raharney village. Parking is generally off road and the best access
is from the bridges.

There are prolific hatches of sedge on this river and the evening rise can
produce the best results. Daytime fishing can also produce excellent results
if the angler uses the correct techniques.

Location: Co. Westmeath and Co. Meath. The main towns and
villages in the area are Delvin and Raharney.